Description: Marcus Aurelius (161 - 180 AD). AE Dupondius, Rome mint 165 AD. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M; radiate head right / TR P XVIII IMP II COS III; Mars in military dress, standing to right, holding on spear and shield, S-C across fields.

Diameter: AE26 mm

Weight: 12.76 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC 864

Commentary: attractive green patina, good details

History: Marcus Aurerlius was actually adopted into the gens Aurelia - a family which differen branches held prominent positions in the course of nearly 800 years.

Article Number: 015-07-03-44287